Hyaluronic Acid

HYALURONIC ACID | SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING SUPPLIER

Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally occurring substance in the body that is well known for being hydrophilic, so will draw and hold water to it, with a single molecule being able to hang onto 1000 times its weight in water. Impressive, right?

First off, don’t let the word “acid” fool you. Hyaluronic acid isn’t harsh or skin-stripping at all. It is essential for both the quality of your skin structure and its bounce. Hyaluronic acid or sodium hyaluronate has become an increasingly popular ingredient in serums for its superpower humectant and anti-ageing abilities.

What is a ‘humectant’? It is a substance used to reduce the loss of moisture keeping the skin hydrated and plump. In fact, hyaluronic acid can hold 1000x it’s weight in water! Hyaluronic is a moisture magnet superstar! It holds the key to smooth, flawless and hydrated skin!

Now for the science bit. A single gram of hyaluronic acid has the impressive ability to hold up to 6 litres of water. Add to that, a super smart ability to regulate that moisture within the cells, so as not to drown them, and you’ve got one genius ingredient! Impressed yet? Read further for more awesome anti-ageing benefits and facts on hyaluronic acid.

Hyaluronic Youth Serum

With over 98% organic ingredients, 2% pure hyaluronic acid powder and the fewest ingredients possible, it is the strongest and most effective hyaluronic anti-ageing serum available. It is also gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin types. We don’t use any parabens, synthetic fragrances or artificial ingredients. Our hyaluronic acid serum features soothing rose hydrosol and organic aloe gel as a base to moisturize and calm skin.

12 Amazing Anti-Ageing Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid

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HUMECTANT

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LIPID BARRIER ENHANCEMENT

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LESS VISIBLE FINE LINES & WRINKLES

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PIGMENTATION

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INCREASED RESILIENCE

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STIMULATES SKIN CELL REGENERATION

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HYDRATION

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TIGHTER SKIN TONE

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IMPROVES ELASTIN & COLLAGEN

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CLARITY

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SMOOTHER TEXTURE

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IMPROVES ABSORPTION OF OTHER SERUMS

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Smooth & Soft Skin | Day 1

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Immediate Hydration | Day 1

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Fresher Complexion | Week 3-4

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Less Wrinkles & Lines | 3-4 Weeks

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Hyaluronic Acid Application Method

This ‘Push/Press Technique’ will activate your hyaluronic acid serum, helping it to penetrate deep into the dermal layers to reveal radiantly healthy and more youthful skin.

1. Start with clean, toned (vit c toner is best) and exfoliated skin.

2. Press pump dispenser 2-3 times in the palm of your hand.

3. Gently rub palms together to activate the serum.

4. Use the natural weight of your hands to evenly distribute the hyaluronic acid serum over the entire face. Then push & press and quickly lift your hands – repeat over entire face.

5. Now admire yourself for the beautiful person you are!

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT HYALURONIC ACID TO IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS

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Hyaluronic Acid (which also goes by the names hyaluronan or hyaluronate) is not an acid in the same sense as popular ones like salicylic or glycolic, which exfoliate away dead skin cells.

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Wrinkles come about from the loss of three important components in the skin: collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastin. If elastin is not bathed in water it becomes dry and brittle.

Hyaluronic acid revitalizes skin’s outer layers so they look and feel softer, smoother, and glowingly hydrated to instantly improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

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Hyaluronic Acid Serum or Moisturiser? They serve entirely different functions. A serum will generally contain smaller molecules to penetrate more deeply whereas a moisteriser will sit on the surface of the skin acting as a comforting blanket of skincare.

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Hyaluronic Acid decreases with age and adults have only 1/20 the hyaluronic acid of a baby. By age 40 the levels of hyaluronic acid drops by up to 50% and cell turnover becomes sluggish leading to dull skin, fine lines and uneven tone and texture!

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It turns out that hyaluronic acid also provides an antioxidant defense against environmental assault. Now that’s what we call a multitasking anti-aging ingredient!

WHERE IN THE BODY IS HYALURONIC FOUND?

Although hyaluronic acid can be found naturally in most every cell in the body, it’s greatest concentrations are found in the skin tissue. Almost half the body’s hyaluronic acid is found in the skin’s collagen.

It is found in both the skin’s deep underlying dermal areas as well as the visible epidermal top layers. Young skin is smooth and elastic and contains large amounts of hyaluronic acid. It keeps the skin stay young and healthy.

WHY IS HYALURONIC IMPORTANT?

Both hyaluronic acid and collagen are important because they maintain the skin’s layers and structure. Collagen firms the skin while hyaluronic acid nourishes and hydrates the collagen.

Hyaluronic acid retains water, keeping the collagen moist and elastic. With age, the ability of the skin to produce hyaluronic acid decreases.

The hyaluronic acid provides continuous moisture to the skin by binding up to 1000 times its weight in water.

HYALURONIC ACID IN SKIN YOUNG VS. OLD

Young people possess plump, smooth, and highly elastic skin because they have high concentrations of hyaluronic acid that maintains healthy skin. It’s particularly important to skin appearance because about 50 percent of the body’s supply is located in the skin tissues, where the viscous, jelly-like substance helps keep it plump, soft and supple. Our ability to produce hyaluronic acid declines with age, which can lead to increased dryness, fine lines, wrinkles and sagging. Using hyaluronic acid serum boosts the anti-ageing power of the skin.

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Hyaluronic's SuperPower?

Hyaluronic serum has the amazing ability to deliver vast amounts of moisture to the skin as it’s able to hold up to 1000 times its weight in water.This makes hyaluronic acid an anti-ageing superstar!

Why? Hyaluronic acid is a humectant, which means it attracts and locks moisture in the skin. What’s more, hyaluronic acid is a “smart nutrient” of sorts as it can adjust its moisture absorption rate based on the humidity, relative to the season and the climate.

If you’re living in a drier climate, then it is advisable to seal in your hyaluronic acid serum with a moisteriser (preferably organic) or oil-serum to avoid a drying effect as it will pull moisture from the skin if there isn’t sufficient moisture in the air. When living in a humid environment, this is normally not an issue.

Yes, Size Does Matter!

Many hyaluronic acid serums on the market today contain molecules that are too large (3,000nm) to pass through the skin where intercellular space is only 15-50nm, and can not be absorbed by or penetrate the skin – it’s like trying to get a basket ball through the eye of a needle. Recently, due to new manufacturing technology, it is now possible to cut the hyaluronic acid molecules and make them 3-5 times smaller than it was previously possible.

This is where Sodium Hyaluronate comes in – a sodium salt of hyaluronic acid – with an array of improved smaller molecular weights enabling full and deep penetration into the sub dermal layers. The smaller molecular weights deeply penetrate to fully hydrate the dermis, visually plumping out fine line and wrinkles as it does so. It also acts as a wonderful anti-oxidant and aids skin healing, so ideal for any skin suffering from inflammation, sunburn, grazes or any sensitivity. This low molecular form of hyaluronic acid is made by enzymatically cleaving high-molecular weight hyaluronic acid into small fragments.

Companies Claiming Higher Concentrations of Hyaluronic Acid?

There are suppliers that claim higher hyaluronic acid levels in their products, but technically it’s just not possible. Sodium hyaluronate (smaller molecule of hyaluronic acid) typically makes up 1 to 2 percent of a solution, which is primarily comprised of water.

Claims of 10%, 75% and even a ludicrous 100% hyaluronic acid or sodium hyaluronate are simply misleading. In any case, high concentrations would act as a sponge and simply draw out moisture from the skin, thus causing dryness. Any honest and responsible formulator will tell you that it’s not possible to formulate a HA serum at more than 2% sodium hyaluronate.

Did You Know?

Hyaluronic acid, often referred to as the ‘fountain of youth’ smooths out wrinkles, keeps skin well hydrated, and plumps it up. It is a natural substance in skin that has the stunning capacity to attract and hold vast amounts of moisture thus making it the key molecule in skin hydration.In fact, hyaluronic acid has the ability to hold 1000x times it’s weight in water.

It works overtime by replenishing skin to enhance a healthy look and feel.Hyaluronic acid can enhance moisture content beyond comparison with anything else, and at the same time revitalize skin’s outer layers so they look and feel softer, smoother, and, especially, radiantly hydrated!That’s how it instantly improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

ORGANIC & WILDCRAFTED – SkinSense Hyaluronic Youth Serum is naturally formulated, with organically grown and wildcrafted ingredients. We work with small farmers and innovative chemists to offer you the most potent, handcrafted botanical product available. Our products are sustainably packaged, cruelty-free, environment-friendly and handcrafted in South Africa.